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Old May 30, 2008, 10:14 PM
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SAFF squad draw with Bek Toro
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Bangladesh national football team shared a goalless draw with Bek Toro Sasana FC in their final warm-up match in Bangkok before leaving the Thailand capital for Colombo last night.

Bek Toro, two-time Thai league champions and runners-up of the inaugural AFC Champions League in 2003, dominated the show but captain Aminul Haque was in tremendous form at the Bangladesh goal, foiling a series of rival raids.

Bangladesh, who played the match as part of their SAFF Football Championship preparation, created two great chances but striker Emily and substitute midfielder Faisal Mahmud fluffed their efforts.

Team manager Sheikh Mohammed Aslam informed the Bangladesh Football Federation over phone that the management including coach Abu Yusuf was happy to draw the match against a strong side, who have eight Thai internationals.

The management also thought that this draw would boost the team's confidence ahead of their SAFF opener against Bhutan on June 4 in Colombo.

Bangladesh, who play Afghanistan and co-hosts Sri Lanka on June 6 and 8 respectively, were expected to land in the Sri Lankan capital in early hours today.

Bangladesh's first preparation match in Bangkok was postponed due to heavy rain.
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